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SkillSoft Announces Receipt of Irish High Court Directions and Update on Go-Shop Process Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:43PMDUBLIN and NASHUA, N.H., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SkillSoft PLC (Nasdaq: SKIL), a leading Software as a Service (SaaS) provider of on-demand e-learning and performance support solutions for global enterprises, government, education and small to medium-sized businesses, announced that on March 10, 2010 it received directions from the Irish High Court as to the convening of the Court ...
8 sneaky ways to raise taxes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:17PMPoliticians aren't ready to admit that, before long, taxes are going up on most Americans. Here are some of the areas where governments will try to raise money.
Senate Bill on Finance to Include Agency That Tracks Financial Risk Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:35PMThe main purpose of the agency, sometimes referred to as the National Institute of Finance, would be to flag problems in the industry before they spread and threaten the wider economy.
Private firms to rebuild Haiti Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:56PMMIAMI - REBUILDING Haiti after its catastrophic earthquake should generate major contracts for private companies specialising in construction, logistics, transport and security, but US executives say they need a clear reconstruction strategy to shape their business plans. Private sector firms that focus on post-conflict or disaster relief operations gathered at a meeting in Miami this week to ...
Experts see DNSSEC deployments gaining traction Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:08PMIncreased authentication at the DNS layer will block DNS cache poisoning and create new services, experts say. The Root domain should be signed and verified by July.
SkillSoft Announces Receipt of Irish High Court Directions and Update on Go-Shop Process Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:50PMSkillSoft PLC , a leading Software as a Service provider of on-demand e-learning and performance support solutions for global enterprises, government, education and small to medium-sized businesses, announced that on March 10, 2010 it received directions from the Irish High Court as to the convening of the Court Meeting in relation to the recommended acquisition of SkillSoft by SSI Investments ...
County moving on new emergency facility project Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:05PMThe county’s push to build a new emergency operations center could improve Marin’s ability to handle a disaster, and might provide the San Rafael Fire Department a new fire station to replace an older one near the Civic Center. But the $83 million project comes as the cash-strapped county faces a general-fund deficit already projected to be $15 million short for the coming fiscal year.
Obama meets Preval, warns Haiti situation 'dire' Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:49PMPresident Barack Obama said Wednesday that Haiti's plight was still "dire" after its earthquake and warned after meeting Haitian President Rene Preval of a possible new humanitarian disaster.
Private sector eyes opportunity in Haiti rebuilding Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:40PMPrivate sector firms that focus on post-conflict or disaster relief operations gathered at a meeting in Miami this week to consider the business opportunities offered by Haiti's recovery from the Jan. 12 quake.
U.S. changing focus of Iran policy Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:23AMWith the apparent failure of Obama's initiative to open negotiations, the administration turns toward support of the opposition and a focus on sanctions targeting the powerful Revolutionary Guard. After keeping a careful distance for the last year, the Obama administration has concluded that the Iranian opposition movement has staying power and has embraced it as a central element in the U.S ...
FACTBOX-Key risks to watch in Nigeria Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:09AMSource: Reuters (repeats piece first issued on March 9) By Nick Tattersall LAGOS, March 9 (Reuters) - Uncertainty over Nigeria's presidential succession, violence along a major ethnic fault line, and the risk ...
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-10 00:54 Carlyle hires advisers to sell Arinc - source Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:12PMBy Jui Chakravorty
Marsh & McLennan Said to Get Private-Equity Bid for Kroll Unit Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:53PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- Marsh & McLennan Cos. , the world’s second-biggest insurance broker, received an offer for its Kroll security unit that values the subsidiary at $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion, said a person familiar with the matter.
MFIs must remember basics Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:40PMIt is natural for a sector like microfinance, which is growing exponentially, to face problems on the way. But the current crop affecting microfinance institutions (MFIs), which are constituted as non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), is somewhat more serious and require a relook at the roots.
EXCLUSIVE - Freed gadfly lawyer Lerach warns of more Wall St fraud Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:45PMSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - His debt to society finally paid in full, William Lerach, the fiery shareholder litigator who exposed the excesses of Enron before running afoul of the law himself, warned of another wave of financial fraud emerging on an unregulated Wall Street.
Phuket to smell good next month Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:18PMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 04:47 Glance-Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:12PMBANGALORE, March 9 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Tuesday:
9th Circuit candidate's career marked by rapid ascent, wide-ranging roles Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:58PMBerkeley professor Goodwin Liu, son of immigrants, would be youngest judge on the appeals court. He clerked for Ruth Bader Ginsburg and worked in government offices during the Clinton administration. Goodwin Liu may be poised to become the youngest judge on the nation's busiest appeals court, but he was nonetheless a late bloomer.
Liz Cheney 'Al-Qaeda 7' Ad Disgusts More Conservatives Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:57PMWhat's Your Reaction? A group of 19 prominent Bush administration officials and other lawyers launched an offensive Monday, attacking Liz Cheney for a recent ad by her group, Keep America Safe, that questioned the loyalties of Department of Justice lawyers that had represented Guantanamo detainees.
Is productivity, superior technology the panacea for economic ills? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:54PMMALAYSIA’S current economic problems have spurred arguments both by experts and non-experts alike on how best the country could overcome these challenges in the years ahead. One of the most common arguments revolves around the need to enhance the country’s productivity and competitiveness.
Congressman to consider bank fee, push buyout firm tax rise Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:59PMRepresentative Sander Levin, the new acting chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said imposing a fee on financial firms is "worth considering" and that he intends to press his proposal to boost taxes on executives at private equity firms.
Corrupt Afghans stealing millions from aid funds Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:23PMA major investigation has been launched into contracts awarded by coalition forces in Afghanistan that are worth hundreds of millions of pounds. The probe into construction and logistics contracts of ...
Corrupt Afghans stealing millions from aid funds Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:23PMA major investigation has been launched into contracts awarded by coalition forces in Afghanistan that are worth hundreds of millions of pounds. The probe into construction and logistics contracts of ...
Army launches investigation: Corrupt Afghans stealing millions from aid funds Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:11PMA major investigation has been launched into contracts awarded by coalition forces in Afghanistan that are worth hundreds of millions of pounds. The probe into construction and logistics contracts of the International Security Assistance Force (Isaf) has been ordered by Major General Nick Carter, commander of Isaf forces in the south of the country.
Report on 'abuse' of asylum seekers to be published Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:08PMThe Government faces criticism over allegations of abuse of asylum seekers by British guards during their detention and removal from this country. A report to be published next week is expected to make recommendations regarding the use of force by immigration officers and private security guards.
Chinese Hack Attacks Said Likely to Recur Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:03PMInternet attacks from China like those against Google and other U.S. firms are expected to double this year.
Energy corridor bill’s jobs claim questioned Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:18PMAUGUSTA — On Sunday, a full-page advertisement in the state’s largest daily newspaper asked, “Why on Earth would Augusta send good Maine jobs to Canada?”
BSNL tender: Huawei to lose 10% of business in India Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:47PMBSNL would have accounted for revenues of $250 million this year.
Fair seeks to bridge gap between job seekers and green industries Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:40AMKINGMAN – The Mohave County Energy Careers Alliance will hold a Renewable Energy Information Fair on March 17 at Kingman High.
U.S. backs 'garage-type' Web rebels Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:07AMU.S. backs 'garage-type' Web rebels
Government to look into possible data security risk Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:25AMThe government will implement measures to mitigate the potential risks to information security in the public and private sector stemming from a Chinese management software and service provider, Premier Wu Den-yih (吳敦義) said on Friday.
Crowell to Board: Rein in costs Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:03AMCOOPERSTOWN _ Faced with the high and rising cost of health care for public employees and retirees, Otsego County is set to embark on a program to seek long-term cost control.
N.J. Army National Guard members seek employment at job fair after tour in Iraq Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:39AMEd Murray/THE STAR-LEDGERArmy Specialist Jaime Izquierdo of North Bergen and Specialist Michael Sheridan of Bloomfield listen to Jorge Sanchez a firefighter with the New York City Fire department at the G.I. Go Fund sponsored job fair at the Lawrenceville Armory...
Levin to Consider Bank Fee, Push Buyout Firm Tax Rise (Update1) Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:59AMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Representative Sander Levin , the new acting chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said imposing a fee on financial firms is “worth considering” and that he intends to press his proposal to boost taxes on executives at private equity firms.
RCN Corporation to Be Acquired by ABRY Partners Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:38AMRCN Stockholders to Receive $15 per Share in Cash; Transaction Valued at $1.2 Billion
RCN Corporation to Be Acquired by ABRY Partners Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:24AMHERNDON, VA--(Marketwire - 03/05/10) - RCN Corporation (NASDAQ: RCNI - News ) and ABRY Partners today announced their entry into a definitive agreement for an investment fund managed by ABRY to acquire RCN for total consideration of approximately $1.2 billion, including the assumption of debt. As part of this agreement, each share of RCN common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to ...
Phuket Chinese cemetery fire set by spiritual arsonists Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:46AMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-05 06:10 CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-CITIC Capital to expand abroad after CIC injection Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:11AMBy Samuel Shen and George Chen
GeckoSystems' Representative Comments on Japanese Interest in Elder Care Robot Trials Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:08PMCONYERS, GA--(Marketwire - March 5, 2010) - GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. ( PINKSHEETS : GCKO ) ( http://www.geckosystems.com/ ) -- announced today that their Japanese representative, Hajime Yasumatsu, has reported recently regarding his initiatives for GeckoSystems with the Japanese Export Trade Organization (JETRO) and a major Japanese mobile service robot developer ...
Across the USA News from every state Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:39PMNews from every state
Obama's CIO ready to bring government tech up to speed Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:27PMWhy can you use your iPhone to make dinner reservations but you can't do your taxes on IRS.gov?
Computer hackers caught in Spain Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:09PMAuthorities in Spain say they've smashed one of the world's biggest networks of hackers.
Did a Microsoft VP really suggest an Internet tax for cybersecurity Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:45PMIn a keynote speech to the RSA security convention in San Francisco on Tuesday, Microsoft Corporate Vice President for Trustworthy Computing Scott Charney, spoke to the issue of whether a global organ...
Uganda : Pressure Mounts to Make Public Oil Agreements Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:25PMKampala — Uganda's members of parliament (MPs) are pressurising government to make public details of oil production-sharing agreements it signed with various international oil companies.
Did a Microsoft VP really suggest an Internet tax for cybersecurity? Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:08PMIn a keynote speech to the RSA security convention in San Francisco on Tuesday, Microsoft Corporate Vice President for Trustworthy Computing Scott Charney, spoke to the issue of whether a global organization on the order of the World Health Organization or the Centers for Disease Control -- a public/private cooperative -- should be established to help secure the Internet and its billions of ...
More Asia and the Pacific Pages Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:32PMAbstract: The relationship between America and Indonesia can and should expand far beyond its current level.
Levin Becomes Interim Ways and Means Panel Chairman (Update4) Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:50PMMichigan Representative Sander Levin, a union-backed Democrat who backs higher taxes on private-equity firm executives, has become acting chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee following the departure of Representative Charles Rangel amid an ethics investigation.
Phuket residents fight loan scam Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:17AMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
£2.3m in 'ill-gotten gains' to be seized Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:01AMDETECTIVES investigating money laundering and fraud in Edinburgh have identified £2.3 million in suspected criminal assets for seizure.
Will Elliott’s Novell Offer Lure Other Bidders? Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:56AMA Novell buyout is long overdue, Breakingviews says . The software maker’s shares have languished for 20 years, yet it generates healthy profit and has no debt.